James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

Will the Minister of State provide a definite timeline for this unit?

Why do children continue to be admitted to adult centres? In 2009, 155 children were admitted to adult centres. Suicide rates have increased and 1,200 seriously ill patients continue to be admitted to inappropriate institutions. Will the Minister of State provide a list of assets sold to date and the revenue raised for same; a list of assets due to be sold and the estimated revenue that will be raised for same; the timescale for investment; and the details of where the 1,200 patients will be placed? With regard to those with intellectual disabilities, our mental health services were described by the inspector as crumbling institutions unfit for human habitation with residents wandering around aimlessly, cramped dormitories, the presence of dirt, the stench of urine, poor sanitation, broken furniture and the absence of constructive daily activities.

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